Beginners
DYHA Beginner Hockey program is designed to teach new players the basic skills of hockey. Beginner hockey starts with 4 weeks (2 per week) of free learn to skate sessions from the Decatur Civic Center. The instructors of the Civic Center’s learn to skate are from the Decatur Blaze junior hockey team. Only helmets, skates, and gloves are required for the learn to skate sessions.
Once players are confident in their skating skills, they will transition to DYHA Beginner hockey. This will require full sets of protective gear and a hockey stick. Players will learn basic hockey skills including but not limited to: Skating, Stopping, Agility, Puck Handling, and Basic Game Play.
These are the necessary skills to move on to the next levels within DYHA. Players will be evaluated throughout the season and placed into the proper skill levels as their skills progress.
Ages
What aged players are appropriate for this program?
Answer: Appropriate players at least 4 years old.
When
What time of the year does this program run?
Answer: Season begins with tryouts in September and runs through February.
Where
Where are practices and games typically held?
Answer: Games will be held at the First National Bank Arena located in the Decatur Civic Center.
Practices
When are practices and how often are they?
Answer: Teams practice 2-3 times per week.
Games
How many games will they play? What days of the week?
Answer: This is a developmental program and will not include games.
Jerseys
Are jerseys provided or are they purchased separately?
Answer: Club jerseys are required and may be purchased online at the DYHA Pure Hockey store.
Extra Costs
What costs beyond registration fees should be expected?
Answer: Full equipment will be required. For your convenience DYHA will offer Beginner equipment sets for purchase online in the DYHA Pure Hockey Store.
2023-2024 Beginner
DYHA has opened registration for the 2023-2024 Beginner season!
The Beginner Hockey program is designed to teach new players the basic skills of hockey. Beginner hockey starts with 4 weeks (2 sessions per week) of free learn to skate sessions from the Decatur Civic Center.
Once players are confident in their skating skills, they will transition to DYHA Beginner hockey. The total dues will be $225 with a $50 deposit due at registration. Payment plans are available at checkout.
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